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  The FreeBSD Foundation's AI-Assisted Vulnerability Discovery Project continues to explore ways to strengthen FreeBSD's security processes through improved tooling, automation, and community collaboration. In the August and September 2026 project update, we share progress on several initiatives. Read the full project update: https://github.com/FreeBSDFoundation/all-projects/blob/main/AI-assisted-vulnerability-discovery/monthly-updates/2026-09.md #FreeBSD #OpenSource #Cybersecurity #Sof...

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  The EU Cyber Resilience Act is bringing new requirements for software, and open source developers, organizations, and businesses need to be ready. On September 10 at #EuroBSDCon2026, join Alice Sowerby, Peter Hansteen, and Pierre Pronchery for the full-day tutorial, “The Night Before CRAmas – Why EU Regulations Are a Gift to Open Source.” 📅 September 10, 2026 📍 EuroBSDCon 2026 | Brussels, Belgium Learn more and register: https://events.eurobsdcon.org/2026/talk/RER8UZ/ #FreeBSD #OpenSource

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  Join Klara's Allan Jude and FreeBSD Security Officer Gordon Tetlow for a technical webinar on securing production FreeBSD systems. Klara Inc In this session, you'll learn about FreeBSD's security features, best practices for securing production environments, how the FreeBSD Security Team responds to vulnerabilities and publishes security advisories, and common operational mistakes that can increase risk. 📅 September 2, 2026 🕚 11:00 AM EDT Register here: https://klarasy...

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  Join Tuukka Pasanen today for our next Lunch & Learn as he explores the work underway to transition the FreeBSD Vulnerability Database from VuXML to OSV, a widely used vulnerability format that officially supports FreeBSD in its schema. 📅 Wednesday, September 2 | 11:00 AM CDT / 16:00 UTC Speaker: Tuukka Pasanen | FreeBSD Foundation Lunch & Learn YouTube Live Link: https://buff.ly/m5XZp1S #FreeBSD

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  FreeBSD 14.5-RELEASE is now available! As the sixth release of the stable/14 branch, FreeBSD 14.5 focuses primarily on maintenance, including bug fixes, driver updates, and updated versions of externally maintained software. For new systems, users are encouraged to deploy FreeBSD 15.1. Explore the release notes and learn more: https://www.freebsd.org/releases/14.5R/announce/ #FreeBSD #OpenSource #BSD

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  Call for Proposals – CHERITech’26 If you’re working with CHERI technology, secure software development, hardware-software co-design, or real-world CHERI implementations, this is your chance to submit a talk or poster and share your work with the CHERI community. The CHERITech’26 Call for Papers closes today! 📅 Conference: November 12–13, 2026 📍 Location: Munich, Germany at SEMICON Europa 🗓️ Proposal Deadline: Today, September 15 Submit your proposal: https://cheri-alliance.org/events/cher...

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  In this Q2 2026 FreeBSD Journal article, Tom Jones sits down with FreeBSD developer Baptiste Daroussin to discuss the evolution of packaging in FreeBSD, the development of NuageInit, and how the Project has progressed since his 2018 talk, “The FreeBSD Project: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.” Read the full interview: https://bit.ly/4iCIa5g

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  Interested in contributing to FreeBSD but not sure where to start? For FreeBSD Foundation intern Nimish Jain, it started with curiosity and a desire to better understand how large, complex pieces of software work together. Read our intern spotlight to learn more about Nimish’s experience and his advice for students and new contributors interested in getting involved: https://freebsdfoundation.org/blog/learning-at-scale-freebsd-foundation-intern-nimish-jain-on-exploring-the-freebsd-codebase/...

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  Registration is now open for the November 2026 FreeBSD Vendor Summit! On November 5-6, join FreeBSD developers and industry partners at NetApp’s headquarters for two days of direct collaboration, technical discussion, and strategic planning. Don’t miss your chance to participate. Register now: https://bit.ly/4AS4O0a

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  Worried that an upgrade could leave you with an unusable system? FreeBSD boot environments, powered by ZFS, provide a straightforward way to recover. In this video, learn how FreeBSD boot environments can make upgrades and system maintenance easier to manage. Watch the video to learn more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfHCXEzRfao&t=4s #FreeBSD #ZFS #SysAdmin #OpenSource

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  Are you preparing for the EU Cyber Resilience Act? At EuroBSDCon 2026, FreeBSD Foundation Project Manager Alice Sowerby joined Pierre Pronchery and Peter Hansteen for a full-day tutorial on the Cyber Resilience Act and what the new requirements mean for organizations selling products containing FreeBSD into the EU market. If you missed the session, view the presentation slides: https://bit.ly/4xPZHLf FreeBSD vendors can also contact us at cra@freebsdfoundation.org

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  Earlier this year, the FreeBSD Foundation launched its Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) Readiness project to help prepare FreeBSD, its community, and manufacturers for the EU Cyber Resilience Act. Our October update looks at the work completed so far, what’s underway, and how the Foundation is helping prepare the FreeBSD ecosystem for the CRA. Read the full update to learn more: https://freebsdfoundation.org/blog/october-2026-update-getting-ready-for-the-eu-cyber-resilience-act/ #FreeBSD #CyberRes...

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  We’re excited to highlight that the FreeBSD Vendor Summit returns this November 5-6 at NetApp’s headquarters! If your company depends on FreeBSD, or is exploring how it can, this is your opportunity to connect, contribute, and be part of the conversation. Learn more and register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/november-2026-freebsd-vendor-summit-registration-1996172065383

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  In this video, learn how FreeBSD boot environments can make upgrades and system maintenance easier to manage. Worried that an upgrade could leave you with an unusable system? FreeBSD boot environments powered by ZFS give you a way back. Using `bectl`, administrators can create and manage boot environments before system or package upgrades, allowing them to test changes and return to a known working state if needed. Watch the video to learn more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfHCXEzRfao&...

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  In this Q3 2026 FreeBSD Journal article, Emre Çapan explores how to check whether passwords have been exposed in data breaches without sending full passwords or hashes to an external service. The article walks through a privacy-preserving approach using FreeBSD and the Pwned Passwords range API, covering secure password checks, strict response validation, and audit logging. Read the full article: https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/journal/browser-based-edition/production-deployments/audit...

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  Registration is now open for the November 2026 FreeBSD Vendor Summit! On November 5-6, join FreeBSD developers and industry partners at NetApp’s headquarters for two days of direct collaboration, technical discussion, and strategic planning. Don’t miss your chance to participate. Register now: https://bit.ly/4AS4O0a #FreeBSD #Summit #OpenSource

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  Earlier this month, FreeBSD was represented at IndiaFOSS 2026, where community member Shane Cardoz helped coordinate a FreeBSD booth over two days of the conference. The booth gave attendees an opportunity to explore FreeBSD firsthand, with live demonstrations highlighting features such as Jails and ZFS. A big thank you to Shane and everyone who helped represent FreeBSD and connect with the open-source community at IndiaFOSS 2026! #FreeBSD #IndiaFOSS2026 #OpenSource #FreeBSDCommunity

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  In this Q3 2026 FreeBSD Journal article, Jason Tubnor explores how FreeBSD can be used for cloud Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), highlighting its flexibility and role in operating system diversification. FreeBSD Journal update: Following reader feedback, we're experimenting with a new production process and plan to resume publishing modified PDF versions of Journal articles. Articles in this issue are available in both web and PDF formats. Read the full article: https://freebsdfoun...

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  We’re excited to highlight that the FreeBSD Vendor Summit returns this November 5-6 at NetApp’s headquarters! This unique event brings together FreeBSD developers, contributors, and industry leaders to collaborate directly on the features, solutions, and strategies shaping the future of FreeBSD. Learn more and register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/november-2026-freebsd-vendor-summit-registration-1996172065383

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  The Q3 2026 issue of the FreeBSD Journal is now available. This edition explores Production Deployments, with articles covering home lab consolidation, cloud operations using FreeBSD Compute, USB in user space, auditable credential-exposure checks, and more. Inside, you'll also find the Foundation Letter, a EuroBSDCon trip report, and the latest 2026 events calendar. 🔗 Read it here: https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/journal/browser-based-edition/production-deployments/ #FreeBSD #Fre...

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  We're proud to sponsor #Nerdearla Argentina 2026 This event brings together the tech and open-source community in Buenos Aires and worldwide via streaming. From September 22–26, thousands of people will experience five days of talks, workshops, and activities alongside a vibrant tech community. 📍 @CCKonex + online Free registration at nerdearla.com

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  FreeBSD Foundation Welcomes New Board Member: Dave Cottlehuber We are pleased to announce that longtime FreeBSD community member and former Core Team representative Dave Cottlehuber has joined the FreeBSD Foundation Board of Directors following his election during the Annual Meeting on June 15, 2026. Please join us in welcoming Dave to the Board! 📖 Learn more about Dave, his journey with FreeBSD, and what he hopes to accomplish during his tenure: https://freebsdfoundation.org/blog/freebsd-fo...

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  New to FreeBSD? Choosing the right installation image is a great place to start. A member of the FreeBSD community recently shared a helpful walkthrough explaining the different FreeBSD installation images and when to use each one, including: • DVD images • Boot-only (network install) • USB memory stick images Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EFG3BO6oVY Which installation method do you prefer when getting started with FreeBSD? #FreeBSD #OpenSource #BSD #Unix #TechTips

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  New free CRA training is now available from the Open Regulatory Compliance (ORC) Working Group. If you're a FreeBSD developer, maintainer, contributor, manufacturer, or security professional, these role-specific courses can help you better understand the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and what it means for you. Start learning: http://orcwg.org/training/ Learn more about the Foundation's CRA Readiness Project: https://buff.ly/bfp8xkQ #FreeBSD #OpenSource

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  FreeBSD graphics support reaches a new milestone. The drm-kmod port now includes the Linux 6.12 (LTS) graphics driver, bringing improved compatibility, stability, and security to modern FreeBSD systems running FreeBSD 15.1 and later. This update is part of the FreeBSD Foundation's Laptop Support and Usability Project. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4wdtsVV #FreeBSD #OpenSource #Wayland #Graphics #LinuxLTS

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  BSDCan and the FreeBSD Developer Summit are happening this week in Ottawa. 📍 University of Ottawa | Ottawa, Canada 📅 FreeBSD Developer Summit: June 17–18 📅 BSDCan: June 17–20 If you’re attending, we look forward to connecting with you. Learn more: Dev Summit: https://wiki.freebsd.org/DevSummit/202606 BSDCan: https://www.bsdcan.org/2026/ #BSDCan #FreeBSD #DevSummit #OpenSource #SystemsEngineering

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  We’re excited to share that the FreeBSD Project has been accepted again as a mentoring organization for Google Summer of Code 2026. This marks another year of supporting contributors who want to work on meaningful open source projects while learning from experienced FreeBSD developers. Learn more about Google Summer of Code 2026: https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/programs/2026/organizations/the-freebsd-project #FreeBSD #GSoC2026 #OpenSource

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  Thank you to Paweł Dawidek and the Fudo Security team for highlighting how they use FreeBSD’s isolation primitives in their security architecture. It’s encouraging to see organizations building enterprise security solutions on top of these primitives and applying them in real-world deployments. #FreeBSD #OpenSource #CyberSecurity #EnterpriseSecurity

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  Still using sudo or doas for privilege escalation? FreeBSD includes a built-in alternative you may have overlooked: mdo. In this short video, we walk through how to enable and use mdo, including loading the mac_do kernel module, making it persistent at boot, defining privilege rules, and running commands as root with mdo command. Watch the walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA-TNsVG9IY

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  Cleaning Up Critical Infrastructure in FreeBSD Sustainable open source requires more than new features. It demands disciplined security work, clear visibility into dependencies, and long-term maintainability. Through the Beach Cleaning Project, funded by the Alpha-Omega Project, we strengthened the FreeBSD base system by improving third-party software tracking, advancing SBOM tooling, and aligning security processes for future resilience. Read more: https://freebsdfoundation.org/blog/cleaning-...